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Detour

ur by: Wayne and Tamara Direct Answers - Column for the week of March 3, 2003 I've been looking for so long to find someone to secretly talk to, to gain some insight, validation, or hope. My situation is the result of the choices I made, bu...

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Learn How to Fail

Learn How to Fail(c) Jude Wright 2004II bet you've heard the phrase, "Failure is not an option."But, let's think about it.What would happen if no one ever failed - at anything? Howwould you learn? Learning from past failures, and successes,...

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Create Your Life Theme

Ahhh.... the ubiquitous New Year's resolution. How many times have you developed a list of New Year's resolutions, which at the time sounded great, only to find yourself feeling less than enthused about it six months later? Have you ever fe...

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Look for the win, win!

I'm absolutely convinced that if we look hard enough at any given situation we can identify a win, win situation in it. "So what's the big deal about win, win" you ask? Admittedly, I know a lot of people (many are friends of mine) that go d...

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Get Out of Jail Free Stop Being Defensive

When Marcus and Sally first met they immediately felt like kindred spirits. Marcus was generally warm and open. But as their relationship continued, Sally noticed that sometimes when he was upset he had trouble talking. When she asked Marcus what was...

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Can You See The *Good* In Good-byes

Can you see the good in good-byes? Many people can't. They don't realize that nothing is bad or good, but thinking makes it so. Do you? Here's an example: A person is leaving. You are about ready to say your good-byes. What you see in ...

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Your Friends and Your Wealth

From tender age, we were exposed to myths about money and myths of being rich. Be it from our parents, brothers, sisters, relatives, or friends. The myths that we have determine our financial well being in our adult lives.I call them myths because t...

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Life's Curveballs

Do you realize how good you have it? Yes, everyone has problems,but it could be worse than what it is now. Yes, everyone has abad day or two, but it could be worse. Life can throw someserious curveballs at us sometimes.Be thankful for the problems yo...

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Whose Thought is it Anyway

Winter is finally yielding to spring in the New England town I live in. I woke up this morning excited to go outside for a walk to feel the warming air and sunshine on my face. As I walked briskly throughout my neighborhood I was grateful for my life...

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Taking a Step Back

Have you ever been to an art museum or exhibition? I'm blessed to live quite close to some of the best museums in the world. At least a couple of times a year, my wife and I will visit our favorite museums to see new exhibits and cherished piece...

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